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Key Takeaway: In high-mix CNC machine tending, the gripper is configured once for a dedicated line – but must adapt continuously across part variants and job changeovers.  Pneumatic grippers offer high force and fast actuation, but require mechanical adjustment when part geometry changes – adding setup time and operator involvement at every changeover. Electric grippers …

Electric Vs. Pneumatic Gripper For High-Mix Machine Tending: What Actually Works? Read More »

Apicoo Robotics is proud to announce a new partnership with Agile Robots, a Munich-based provider of next-generation automation solutions. Together, we are making flexible robotic gripping more accessible than ever – starting with full plug-and-play compatibility between SusGrip and the Thor robot platform. Who Is Agile Robots? Agile Robots is a German robotics company headquartered …

SusGrip Is Now Plug-and-Play with Agile Robots’ Thor Platform Read More »

Making collaborative robotics practical requires a combination of functional hardware and straightforward system integration.   To support manufacturers in Poland, Apicoo Robotics has partnered with nDraft Adaptiv as our official local System Integrator (SI) for the SusGrip smart electric gripper. nDraft Adaptiv understands real-world factory constraints and focuses on system design that works without unnecessary …

Collaborative Robotics in Poland: Apicoo Robotics Partners with nDraft Adaptiv Read More »

Machine tending, the process of loading and unloading parts from CNC machines, lathes, or milling centers, remains one of the most repetitive and time consuming jobs in manufacturing. It demands precision and safety, yet many factories still rely heavily on human operators. As workforce shortages grow and customers demand faster, more flexible production, automation is …

Automating Machine Tending: Why the Right Cobot Gripper Matters Read More »

According to recent data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), robot orders remained steady, but what truly stands out is the collaborative robot (cobot) industry is entering a pivotal phase in North America, with Q1 2025 marking a significant shift in adoption patterns, sectoral demand, and technological readiness. Why Cobots Are Growing Fast …

Top 4 Key Sectors Driving Cobot Adoption in 2025 Read More »

SusGrip 2F from Apicoo Robotics is now fully integrated with Universal Robots through URCap. That means quick setup, simple operation, and native control right from your UR teach pendant. Explore the listing on UR+ Marketplace Why URCap Makes Integration Easier URCap is Universal Robots’ software platform for third-party tools. With URCap support, SusGrip 2F shows …

SusGrip 2F Now Integrates with Universal Robots via URCap Read More »

Imagine scaling your production without the hassle of complicated setups or the need for a team of robotics experts. Sound too good to be true? It’s not – meet SusGrip, the plug-and-play cobot gripper designed to make automation easy and affordable. In this blog, we’ll show how SusGrip helps SMEs scale automation and grow efficiently. …

How to Scale Automation with SusGrip? Read More »

Have you ever wondered what a smart gripper is and how it can transform automation for high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing? If you’re constantly switching between different parts, or just want to automate without adding complexity, you’re in the right place.   This article defines what actually makes a gripper smart, why that capability matters specifically …

What’s a Smart Gripper? Read More »

Introduction Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle with high automation costs and complex robotic integrations. Finding a cost-effective smart gripper that balances performance, affordability, and ease of use is critical for these businesses. This is where smart grippers – electric, software-controlled grippers – offer a practical way in, without the compressed-air infrastructure or integration …

Top 5 Benefits Of Smart Gripper For SMEs Read More »

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, robots are becoming essential for addressing labor shortages, rising costs, and the demand for efficient production. At the core of any robotic automation system, the robotic gripper is recognized as a critical end-of-arm tool (EOAT) that enables precise and versatile tasks to be executed effectively. In this article, we will …

Exploring Different Types Of Robotic Grippers In Manufacturing Read More »

We’re proud to announce that Apicoo Robotics is now part of the esteemed NSF Human Augmentation via Dexterity Engineering Research Center (HAND ERC), a transformative initiative led by Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, Texas A&M University, Florida A&M University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Collaborating with industry pioneers such as …

EXCITING NEWS: APICOO JOINS THE HAND ERC ECOSYSTEM Read More »

Apicoo Robotics showcased SusGrip Smart Grippers at FABTECH 2024, featuring cutting-edge automation solutions with the industry’s longest stroke, parallel motion, and an intuitive Android app.

Within the framework of Korea – Vietnam Startup Networking Day taking place on 27th November 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam, Apicoo Robotics was selected as 1 of 7 notable startups to meet the Korean Ambassador to Vietnam. Korea – Vietnam Startup Networking Day was organized by the Korean Embassy in Vietnam and The Ministry of SMEs …

APICOO ROBOTICS MEETING KOREAN AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM AS 1 OF 7 NOTABLE STARTUPS Read More »

In 4 days from 11th to 14th October 2023, Apicoo Robotics were proudly present at Robotworld 2023 in Seoul, South Korea to bring our smart gripping solutions closer to the robotics world. Apicoo Robotics at Robotworld 2023 Robotworld is the biggest scale robot exhibition in South Korea – Top 1 country with high density of …

APICOO ROBOTICS AT ROBOTWORLD 2023 Read More »

On November 2, 2023, Apicoo Robotics was honored to be announced as one of the 20 outstanding startups entering Phase 2 of the K-Startup Grand Challenge program. These 20 startups were selected from a total of 41 startups participating in the acceleration phase over the past 3.5 months. K-Startup Grand Challenge is a leading startup …

APICOO ROBOTICS ADVANCED TO TOP 20 OF K-STARTUP GRAND CHALLENGE Read More »

On the morning of 8th July 2023, Apicoo Robotics officially signed an investment contract with Quỹ đầu tư khởi nghiệp sáng tạo Bách Khoa Hà Nội – BK Fund at BK Investor Network Hanoi 2023 for our seed round. The signing ceremony was attended by:• Representatives of Apicoo Robotics• Representatives of Hanoi University of Science and …

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